Almost half of North Americans foresee less biased AI

A recent survey conducted by Alexi and Talker Research reveals mixed feelings among North Americans about the future of artificial intelligence (AI). The survey, part of the 2025 North American AI Outlook Report, shows that while people are hopeful about AI, they are also wary of its fairness and reliability. Nearly half of the respondents, or 49%, believe that AI will be less biased than humans in decision-making. However, 27% disagreed with this view, and 24% remained unsure. Despite advancements in AI technology, many people still don't trust it enough to take over critical decisions, especially in legal fields. Only 12% feel comfortable with AI making legal choices, even though 35% expect AI to handle most tasks conducted by legal professionals in the near future. The survey also highlights an interesting difference between Canadians and Americans. Over half of Canadians, 56%, are open to using AI in their everyday lives, compared to 49% of Americans. Furthermore, a significant portion of respondents, 52%, believe that AI education should be introduced in schools by 2026, underlining the importance of understanding this technology for future generations. Support for AI education is notably higher in Canada, where 60% back the initiative, compared to 45% in the U.S. The survey included 2,000 respondents from both countries and was conducted between February 20 and February 26, 2025.